In the UK we’re all far too familiar with water: we live on an island and it rains a lot. And although we all like to have a moan about the weather, it can also bring opportunities for creative photography projects. From water reflections in puddles to long shutter speeds capturing a smooth seascape shot, the possibilities for working with and photographing water are endless. Water doesn’t have to be the focus of the picture: why not grab a friend and shoot some wet-looking portraits or shoot through a pane of glass covered in water droplets? If you don’t have the time to find a river or stream, wait for it to rain and use a macro lens to capture raindrops on a window at home. A sunny day by a calm lake will give you an almost mirror-like image of your surrounding landscape, but don’t forget to try and shoot a view where there’s foreground detail to prevent the scene looking boring. If you have the gear, maybe an underwater shot might be more up your street.
Taking advantage of water’s diversity is easy: finding your own style and creative composition is where the work begins. It may be slight adjustments of settings or choosing a different lens is all that’s needed to maximise the potential of the shot. Other scenarios may call for an extra tool or two.
So make a splash and get creative with water. As always, original ideas will stand out.